Michelangelo painted the ceiling the second and final time
Nine scenes from the book of Genesis are what makes it up
He painted the ceiling on a platform while on his back
He refused to show anyone his work until he was completely finished
Parargraph:
The Sistine Chapel ceiling was painted by Michelangelo from 1508-1512. The chapel attracts millions of people a year because of the interior paintings. The ceiling is 12,000 sq. ft. It is located in Rome, Italy and the Sistine Chapel still stands today.
Ceiling of the Sisitine Chapel
Date(s) - 1508-1512
Location - Rome, Italy
5 Facts:
It was first painted by Pierro Matto d' Amelia
Michelangelo painted the ceiling the second and final time
Nine scenes from the book of Genesis are what makes it up
He painted the ceiling on a platform while on his back
He refused to show anyone his work until he was completely finished
Parargraph:
The Sistine Chapel ceiling was painted by Michelangelo from 1508-1512. The chapel attracts millions of people a year because of the interior paintings. The ceiling is 12,000 sq. ft. It is located in Rome, Italy and the Sistine Chapel still stands today.
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